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December 19, 2014

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Just the ticket 21 Kelvin Crescent Very motivated vendors here, this home is presented immediately to the market in its well maintained position.

A special oasis of wonderful space it is an affordable yet quite generous home with ideal proportions for the modern family with busy lifestyle.

Mostly double glazed, freshly painted inside and out and new eco friendly log-burner and heat-pump. Living flowing to the alfresco

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dining overlooking the garden.

Four car spaces complete the picture.

The vendor invites offers in the vicinity of $540,000

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Debbie Boon M 027 448 4006 Mick Hydes M 027 437 9696

Web ID: 519240 www.bayleys.co.nz

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WITH REDMONDS

East to Burnett Street, Ashburton Phone (03) 308 5269 www.redmonds.co.nz

217 West Street ASHBURTON ashburton@propertybrokers.co.nz 03 307 9176

Hastings McLeod Ltd Licensed under the Real Estate Agents Act 2008

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SUNNY & PRIVATE

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OFFERS OVER $220,000 WEB ID AU39723 OFFERS OVER $228,000 WEB ID AU40236 OFFERS OVER $295,000 WEB ID AU39362 OFFERS OVER $289,000 WEB ID AU39410 TINWALD EASTSIDE EASTSIDE EASTSIDE 14 Grahams Street 30 Oxford Street 17a Oxford Street 8 Willow Street Walk in and you will start to appreciate This three bedroom home has had the Immaculately presented and freshly You will love the indoor outdoor flow this 3 3 3 3 what this home has to offer. 3 bedrooms kitchen updated, has been redecorated redecorated three bedroom townhouse. As tidy 3 bedroom home has to offer. Low roomy living areas and an abundance of throughout, and has a cosy heat pump. new inside and out. Very tidy, easy care maintenance, good sized section with a 'feel good'. Carport and excellent Garden The section is small and easy care and section with lovely outdoor area. This host of outbuildings. Easy access to the 1 1 1 1 shed (power and water). there is a garden shed and carport. sunny home would suit young back of the section. Enjoy the privacy of Walking distance to Hampstead School. professionals or retired couple. this well planted section.

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FAMILY FRIENDLY HOME

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CHARMING HOME

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$368,000 WEB ID AU40579 $379,000 ONO WEB ID AU40047 OFFERS OVER $298,000 WEB ID AU40865 BUYERS $535,000+ WEB ID AU40873 EASTSIDE TINWALD WESTSIDE WESTSIDE 161A William Street 39a Thomson Street 21 River Terrace 15A Walnut Avenue Three year old townhouse with fantastic Smart new kitchen and bathroom, four Solid 4 bedroom home (with built in Relax and enjoy the space of this superbly 3 4 4 5 uninterrupted views of the Southern Alps. spacious bedrooms all with wardrobes plus furniture) in fact storage in abundance. located four bedroom home. The dining Three double bedrooms with bathroom built in cabinetry make this sunny home Roomy living area, separate toilet, bath living area opens to the verandah covered plus ensuite. The living area is spacious very family friendly. Open plan and shower rooms. Large single garage deck and offers a great space to entertain.

2 1 1 2 with all mod cons kitchen, generous dining kitchen/living area. Summer living is with auto door and internal access. Good An excellent Walnut Ave location, two area and relaxing lounge opening to patio. fabulous here. off street parking. living areas and great garaging.

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CHRISTMAS SPECIAL

OFFERS OVER $254,000 WEB ID AU40857 $515,000 WEB ID AU40854 $319,000 WEB ID AU40749 OFFERS OVER $225,000 WEB ID AU40720 RAKAIA EASTSIDE ASHBURTON EASTSIDE 42 Tancred Street 12 Magnolia Drive 44 Reid Crescent 152 Victoria Street Immaculately presented two bedroom This is a 227sqm family home in a brand Nestled in the heart of Allenton in quiet Rent, develop or enjoy this permanent 2 4 3 3 sunny smaller home on approx. 500sqm new subdivision of Braebrook. 4 good Cul de sac, yet so handy to Allenton material 3 bedroom home with large living section, with attached single garage plus a sized bedroom with walkin wardrobe and amenities, college and domain. 3 double areas. Some recent repainting inside. Easy second garage with workshop. Room to ensuite off master bedroom. Open plan bedrooms, 2 separate living areas accessed care 492sqm fenced section with single 1 2 1 1 park the campervan and lovely places to sit kitchen, separate dining, good size living by a fabulous sunroom. Heating is easy (2 garage. Phone to view. and enjoy the pretty garden. area, separate lounge. gas fires) plus solar heating.

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OFFERS OVER $675,000 WEB ID AU40630 $619,000 WEB ID AU40627 TINWALD WESTSIDE 8 Witney Lane 30 Charlesworth Drive Great opportunity to secure an established When it comes to location and value don't 4 4 home on the canal. Views up the canal are go past this brand new home. amazing - you'll never want to leave home.

Construction has started. This home has The four bedroom home is positioned to four bedrooms, master with ensuite, two 2 2 catch all day sun with doors opening from living areas, great attention to detail. Tiled dining and living areas. shower in ensuite, granite bench tops.

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COMFORTABLE AND COSY

POPULAR QUEENS DRIVE

SUPERB FAMILY HOME

CONSTRUCTION COMPLETE

OFFERS OVER $250,000 WEB ID AU40608 OFFERS OVER $359,000 WEB ID AU40573 $310,000 WEB ID AU40553 $479,000 WEB ID AU40411 WESTSIDE WESTSIDE EASTSIDE TINWALD 114 Alford Forest Road 26 Queens Drive 62 Suffolk Street 10 Jordan Avenue Come on in and be surprised by the Stylish with three double bedrooms plus This quality home has been enjoyed by the This brand new home is well constructed 3 3 3 3 attractive cottage. Open plan living area office. In top condition inside and out. current owners since constructed in 1971. containing 3 good sized bedrooms plus opening onto deck, three bedrooms, Kitchen and bathroom has been tastefully A well maintained three bedroom home spacious living and additional lounge. This modern kitchen and bathroom making this updated- just move in and enjoy the which has been upgraded including some home has been finialised to a good 1 1 1 2 an affordable west side option. Enjoy the neutral decor that will suit any style of double glazing plus upgraded kitchen and standard and inspection will impress.

1012sqm undulating section with a small living. bathroom. Generous sized living areas.

Situated in a convenient west side location. single garage.

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SUNNY AS SITE

$120,000 WEB ID AU40298 ASHBURTON 170 William Street Level 502m2 section ready to build on. Corner site with nice potential to build for all day sun with a view.

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IMPRESSIVE VIEWS

LIFESTYLE DREAM

FAMILY HOME-TURTON GREEN SUNNY, SPACIOUS & NEW!

$265,000 WEB ID AU40238 ASHBURTON 2 Waterton Point Plan your lifestyle dream home at the waters edge on this 1361sqm section. Walk, run, bike, water ski, fish, sail - all at your doorstep. Enjoy the excellent restaurant facilities within easy walking distance. A fantastic opportunity, a fantastic development. Live the dream - enquire now.

$769,000 WEB ID AU38038 $375,000 WEB ID AU37133 WESTSIDE EASTSIDE Lot 12 Douglas Drive 2 9D Bridge Street Construction has begun of this four Brand new three bedroom stand alone 4 3 bedroom plus office (or 5th bedroom) townhouse situated close to the Netherby home. Master bedroom has ensuite and shopping centre this is the rear unit of two walk in robe. Open plan kitchen with being constructed. Open plan living area 2 1 butlers pantry, living, dining area and with good indoor outdoor flow. Being built separate lounge. Three car garaging.

by Mike Greer Homes.

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AGELESS BEAUTY

$459,000 WEB ID AU38440 $295,000 WEB ID AU39815 OFFERS OVER $488,000 WEB ID AU39796 OFFERS OVER $438,000 WEB ID AU40505 WESTSIDE ASHBURTON WESTSIDE TINWALD 33 Alford Forest Road 119 William Street 66 Tucker Street 1 Rowan Place Nestled in a private back section with views Conveniently located quaint two bedroom Sunny Westside home set in smaller well The living is easy in this impressive, 3 2 4 4 of farmland and the hills is this 10 year old flat with attached single garage and landscaped garden. Larger modern kitchen generously proportioned home. This four home-ideally suited to an older family with workshop all set in pretty private garden. with pantry and mod cons, open plan bedroom two bathroom property gives you 2 double bedrooms and bathroom Enjoy the street views while preparing living/dining and separate lounge. Master 240 sqm of space to move about - without 2 1 2 2 downstairs. Study, master bedroom, food. Lovely sunny conservatory and bedroom with ensuite and walk in robe. 3 losing that quaint cozy atmosphere. bathroom and huge kitchen/dining living lounge, updated wet floor shower other bedrooms, great storage and double The kitchen flows through to the dining upstairs. complete this home. garage. and lounge.

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PLEASANT AND SUNNY

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LOVELY HOME & INCOME

$420,000 WEB ID AU39684 $219,000 WEB ID AU39390 $800,000 + GST WEB ID AU40296 TINWALD EASTSIDE RAKAIA 6 Braam Lane 1/772 East Street 11 Rakaia Barrhill Methven Road Two year old executive 3 bedroom This sunny street facing two bedroom unit Superbly renovated, this gracious home sits in 3 2 townhouse in a very convenient location. is partly renovated and situated in a 4644sqm of established manicured grounds on the Sunny and light open plan living, dining convenient location. Two spacious edge of Rakaia, gateway to the river and mountain and state of the art kitchen (plus butlers bedrooms, north facing open plan living, pursuits of Mid Canterbury. Expansive living areas with 2 1 pantry) with easy access out to the patio new bathroom, separate laundry and timber panelled walls exude the charm of yesteryear. garden area. Double garage with internal single garage with internal access are many Owners upstairs self contained two bedroom flat and access. features. four large guest bedrooms (three with e...

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GREAT LIFESTYLE

NEG OVER $285,000 WEB ID AL40182 ASHBURTON 378 Ashburton Staveley Road Not many lifestyle blocks left this close to town.

2.0209 hectares, shelter trees planted and growing.

Well is down and consents in place. This is a great chance to purchase this neat, well fenced block.

Power and phone at boundary.

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$899,000 INCL GST CAPE WANBROW- 111 HA

AUCTION

WEB ID AL39448

WEB ID AR40483

TINWALD 82 Tarbottons Road

OAMARU 88 Bushy Beach Road

1.0722 hectares (subdividable) located only minutes from the town centre and yet very private and rural.

Very tidy 12 year old home made up of four double bedrooms (or three plus large office) with large sunny areas, the choice of two outdoor living areas. Master bedroom has ensuite and all bedrooms have large built in wardrobes. Large open kitchen with gas hobs and hot water, two dishwasher draws and large storage areas. Log burner. Separate self contained sleepout with two rooms, glasshouse, four bay shed (one bay lock up), two large woodsheds, three main paddocks, well fenced and sh...

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Farming opportunity contained in four titles with subdivision allowed to 4 hectares. Adjoins the Oamaru town boundary. Has been organically farmed in recent years. Productive soils. Comfortable family dwelling, cottage and older useful farm buildings. Typically run around 1300 stock units. Subdivision possibilities.

Mortgagee Sale.

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GOOD LOCATION & SOILS

MORTGAGEE

NEGOTIATION PRODUCTIVE SOILS 8 HA

NEGOTIATION

WEB ID AL37390

WEB ID AL37331

ASHBURTON 145 Wakanui Road

ASHBURTON 376 Wakanui Road

Quality soils in top location bring only minutes from town. Zoned "Residential D". Modern attractive homestead, good outbuildings. Vendor wishes to move. Open to looking at offers.

Be quick call now.

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Located just 5km S.E from the Ashburton Town Centre this 4 bedroom home set in mature grounds offers peaceful country living within easy commuting distance from town. Modern kitchen/dining room, sunny living room plus large peaceful lounge. Spacious country laundry, bathroom plus separate shower room.

Looseboxes. Fertile Wakanui soils and good subdivision.

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NEGOTIATION NEW OWNER REQUIRED

IRRIGATED - LIFESTYLE

SO MANY FEATURES

WEB ID AR39543 ASHBURTON 514 Ashburton Staveley Road 22.8 hectares freehold plus approx. 9 hectares crown land outside of the title but farmed. This unit has been faithfully farmed over the past years running approx.

120 beef heifers through to works weight in the following Spring. Approx. 220 bales of bailage made each year and fed out over the winter period. Soils, location and borderdyke irrigation make this a very attractive option. The property has an attractive modernised 4 bedroom home in a sheltered landscaped setting. A lovely family home. A great opportunity to

BY NEGOTIATION WEB ID AL39845 $385,000 WEB ID AU40725 purchase in the favoured greenstreet area.

ASHBURTON HINDS View By Appointment 765 Winchmore Dromore Road 125 Peters Street The owners have retired and this lovely •2024sqm section in 2 titles 4 3 home is looking for a new chapter. 4 •5 car garaging, sleepout and workshop bedroomed home with gorgeous galley •15 minutes to Ashburton 4 kitchen and 2 good sized living areas that •Meticulously renovated character and 2 2 flow outside to amazing gardens. It has a modern appointments double attached garage, double detached •3 generous bedrooms and large sunroom 1 garage.

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3.1 HA BUILDING SITE

$68,000 WEB ID AL40623 $275,000 WEB ID AL40308 MOUNT SOMERS TINWALD 15 Comyns Road Grahams Road •Attractive double section 0.2023 Ha Close to Lake Hood. Views to Mt. Hutt Basin and 1 •Privacy and all day sun along the Southern Alps. Minutes to town. The best of •Excellent views of Mt Somers rural living with easy reach of services. Covenants •Affordable large section with water and protect your investment on neighbouring titles. New power boundary fences, new pasture to be sown and formal •Ideal for building or holiday house entry all to be provided by the vendors.

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PREMIUM LIFESTYLE

$275,000 WEB ID AL40039 ASHBURTON 77 Beach Road East • Set amongst established lifestyle properties • Privacy and sheltered • 1 km from town boundary • Subject to final survey • Good soil View By Appointment

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READY TO MOVE IN

Tinwald

READY TO MEET THE MARKET

Ashburton

16 Johnstone Street

For Sale $410,000 View Sat 2.30-3pm www.bayleys.co.nz/517680

298 Moore Street

Price by Negotiation

Come and view this brand new three bedroom townhouse. On a front section it has been built for the sun with the living flowing to the outdoors.

Well appointed kitchen. Tastefully decorated throughout and built to a high standard with double internally accessed garage.

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008.

Mick Hydes

M 027 437 9696 B 03 307 7377 mick.hydes@bayleys.co.nz

Debbie Boon

M 027 448 4006 B 03 307 7377 debbie.boon@bayleys.co.nz

Within walking distance to the CBD and within the Avenues is this perfectly positioned three bedroom home. Situated for the sun it boasts large open plan living, galley kitchen, attached garaging and extra 3mx4.5m garage/workshop.

This property is a must see and won’t last long at this price.

The Vendor invites offers in the vicinity of $369,000 View Sat 11.30-12pm www.bayleys.co.nz/517799

Mick Hydes

M 027 437 9696 B 03 307 7377 mick.hydes@bayleys.co.nz

Debbie Boon

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008.

M 027 448 4006 debbie.boon@bayleys.co.nz

A FAMILY DREAM

Allenton

88 Middle Road

Price by Negotiation

Sun-drenched executive home boasting two spacious interconnecting living spaces with seamless connections to the grounds. There are five good sized bedrooms on offer, the master with WIR and ensuite. A small built-in office adds more options. The very private 918sqm section is attractive and low maintenance.

The Vendor invites offers in the vicinity of $659,000 View Sat 1-1.30pm www.bayleys.co.nz/518460

Debbie Boon

M 027 448 4006 B 03 307 7377

Mick Hydes

M 027 437 9696

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008.

JUST THE TICKET

Allenton

21 Kelvin Crescent

For Sale

Very motivated vendors here, this home is presented immediately to the market in its well maintained position. A special oasis of wonderful space it is an affordable yet quite generous home with ideal proportions for the modern family with busy lifestyle. Mostly double glazed, freshly painted inside and out and new eco friendly logburner and heatpump.

Living flowing to the alfresco dining overlooking the garden.

Four car spaces complete the picture.

The vendors invite offers in the vicinity of $540,000 View Sat 1.45-2.15pm www.bayleys.co.nz/519240

Debbie Boon

M 027 437 9696 debbie.boon@bayleyscanterbury.co.nz

Mick Hydes

M 027 437 9696 mick.hydes@bayleys.co.nz

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008.

SIZEABLE AND SECLUDED

Allenton

84 Middle Road

Price by Negotiation

Time to scope out the opportunities this home has to offer. A heat pump in the living room ensures year round comfort. Four bedrooms plus a neutral decor with plenty of glass for light and sun. There is a three bay garage including workshop plus a carport, also featuring a glasshouse and garden shed.

The vendors invite offers in the vicinity of $390,000 View Sat 12.15-12.45 www.bayleys.co.nz/519282

Mick Hydes

M 027 437 9696 mick.hydes@bayleys.co.nz

Debbie Boon

M 027 448 4006

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008.

VERY HANDY LOCATION

Central

HIGHLY MOTIVATED TO SELL!

Elgin

2/216 Walnut Avenue

Price by Negotiation

15 Geoff Geering Drive

Price by Negotiation View Sat 10-10.30am

This two-bedroom unit is in an ideal location.

Close to town, local shops and a stroll to the Ashburton Domain. Very tidy private yard to enjoy the sun.

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008.

The Vendors invite offers in the vicinity of $212,000 View Sat 10-10.30am www.bayleys.co.nz/519076

Debbie Boon

M 027 448 4006 B 03 307 7377

Mick Hydes

M 027 437 9696

This brand new four-bedroom, two-bathroom solid construction home is in need of new owners.

There is fabulous entertaining with indoor/outdoor flow. Featuring eco-friendly solar panels and 5,000 litres of water storage plus heatpump. The property is tenanted until February 2015 making this an astute investment.

www.bayleys.co.nz/519130

Brad Wallis

M 022 350 2269 B 03 307 7377 brad.wallis@bayleyscanterbury.co.nz

Nicky Butler

M 027 751 1801

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008.

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Mortgage rates

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or ruined. Put them in to bags for rubbish or recycling. Recycled clothing should be in a good In the days out from the condition.

Then do the children's clothing.

Christmas Day chaos and Encourage other adults in the house before the festive holidays to go through their own clothing too. kick in, it's a good chance If material cannot be salvaged from to de-clutter in and around the ruined clothing, dump them in the rubbish. your home.

But place the clothing to be Not only is it good Feng Shui recycled by the door and remember which means prosperity in wealth, to drop them off in a clothing bin health and love - but it's very around town, or at a charity clothing therapeutic and good for the soul. store.

Firstly, it's important to have a tidy The next item is children's toys: it's exterior – take the time to check the so easy to accumulate toys that are property from the roadside. past their use by date.

Tidy up its appearance and make Discard any broken or unfixable sure the entrance way to the house, toys then check each toys 'worth' – both on the doorstep and inside the are they still age suitable and is it still door. It ensures good positive energy played with? flows in and out: it's also prosperous.

It's a good idea to check toys while Plus there's nothing like clearing the children are not around – you out or removing items surplus to your would be surprised how often they household requirements. decide it's their favourite toy, if they Decluttering doesn't have to be think someone else is getting it. overwhelming just start in one area Once the toys are sorted bag them and move around the house. into rubbish, fix or recycle. Toys The best place to start is with the destined for second-hand or charity wardrobe/closet/drawers. stores need to be in tidy or operating Pick out those clothing items you condition. They don't want your have not worn for ages, don't' fit rubbish either. anymore or are stained/ripped/

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If you are still up for more decluttering go through your linen supplies, the kitchen cupboards and the living room and check through those Knick-knacks you've had for years and don't even notice anymore just gathering dust.

Try and reduce the amount of landfill you create by reusing or recycling items where possible. One person’s rubbish is another person’s treasure.

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A contemporary mix of Axon and Linear offers an exciting opportunity at 88 Spaxton Street. This 7 year old home offers a modern open plan design with four double bedrooms, walk through wardrobe to ensuite off the master bedroom. Great entertaining home with large sunny deck off the living area.

PRICE REDUCED ***$449,000***

CAPTIVATING ON CUSHMOR

Large three bedroom home in one of the best locations in Methven, it has a lot of features to make it something special. The home is positioned to maximise views and all day sun. The kitchen captures the morning sun and has a breakfast bar which is perfect place to start the day. The private yard soaks up the evening sun and you will be impressed with quality of the lawn.

MOVE TO THE COUNTRY – ANAMA - NEAR MAYFIELD

Located on five acres just below the Surrey hills. This could be your rural oasis. Recently built three bedroom home with two bathrooms. Modern comforts, Jennian built home in 2008/9. Double garage and lots of parking. Space to breathe with stunning views of the mountains and foothills. Room for the horse, calves or lambs. Stock water through the property. School bus collects close by. Only 25 minutes to Ashburton or Methven.

6km to Mayfield. Value at $565,000

Open Home: Saturday, Dec 20, 10.30am -12 noon 33 Hekeao Road, Anama, near Mayfield

$479,000

www.professionals.co.nz | 127 Main Street, Methven | (03) 303 3093

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Mark & Rachel Allred Property Consultants 0274-909-991 Mark 0272-429-799 Rachel

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Tinwald 79 Harland Street

Ashburton 7 Goldrich Grove

’Wish List’ Granted Resort Feel - Everyday 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms Open plan kitchen/din/living Solar heating option Fantastic Summit umbrella outdoors area

Why Build ... When you could move straight in!!

Deadline Sale closing 4pm Fri 23 Jan ’15 (unless sold prior) View Sat 10:00 - 10:30am www.rwashburton.co.nz/AHB20656 rwashburton.co.nz/AHB20656 Cindy Hayward 0273 897 955 03 307 8317 cindy.hayward@raywhite.com

* 3 Bedrooms, 1 with ensuite * Double insulated & carpeted garage * Open plan kitchen,living,dining * Wired for outdoor garden lighting & water feature * Outdoor entertaining area - BBQ, Patio * Quiet private Cul-de-sac living

For Sale $472,000 View Sat 11:00 - 11:30am rwashburton.co.nz/AHB20695 www.rwashburton.co.nz/AHB20695 Armand Vandereik 021 597 527 03 307 8317 armand.vandereik@raywhite.com

LICENSED (REAA

LICENSED (REAA

2008)

2008)

Open Home

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Ashburton 113 Walnut Avenue

Ashburton 25 Mitchell Place

WALNUT AVENUE WALNUT AVENUE. Santa has arrived early with this 4 bedroom character home on a whopping 1626sqm parcel of land. Great spacious living areas, master bedroom has ensuite, bedrooms open out on to verandahs.

Separate lounge or make it your office Great double garage with attached shed perfect for the man cave.

Seldom Available Auction Wed 28 Jan 2015 @ 6pm Onsite (unless sold prior) View Sat 11:00 - 11:30am www.rwashburton.co.nz/AHB20694 rwashburton.co.nz/AHB20694 Jarrod Ross 0272 594 644 03 307 8317 jarrod.ross@raywhite.com

* 4 Bedroom family home * Separate shower room plus bathroom * Good sized lounge * Open plan kitchen/dining * Double garage * Great family home or Investment

Offers over $300,000 View Sat 11:30 - 12:00pm rwashburton.co.nz/AHB20651 www.rwashburton.co.nz/AHB20651 Jill Quaid 0274 376 755 03 307 8317 jill.quaid@raywhite.com

LICENSED (REAA

LICENSED (REAA

2008)

2008)

Open Home

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Ashburton 2-44 Peter Street

Ashburton 21 Torbay Avenue

Poised for new owners

Luxury by the Water

* 2 bedrooms, sep laundry, sep WC * Open plan kitchen/dining/living * Internal access garage with auto door * Garden front and back

$235,000 View Saturday 12:15 - 12:45pm rwashburton.co.nz/AHB20683 www.rwashburton.co.nz/AHB20683 Cindy Hayward 0273 897 955 03 307 8317 cindy.hayward@raywhite.com

* Large 5 bedroom Des Millar built home * Amazing water views and access with private jetty * Large covered BBQ area including BBQ * Amazing open plan kitchen, dining & living area * Fenced for safety of Children & Pets

For Sale $750,000 View Saturday 1:00-1:45pm rwashburton.co.nz/AHB20690 www.rwashburton.co.nz/AHB20690 Armand Vandereik 021 597 527 03 307 8317 armand.vandereik@raywhite.com

LICENSED (REAA

LICENSED (REAA

2008)

2008)

Open Home

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Ashburton 12 Miller Avenue

Rakaia 23 Elizabeth Avenue

Possibilities are Endless

Appreciate A Great Family Home

* 2 Lounges, 2 Bathrooms, 4 Bedrooms * 2 Heatpumps, consented log fire * 2 Laundry spaces, 2 Front doors * Securely fenced

For Sale P O A View Sat: 1:45 - 2:15pm rwashburton.co.nz/AHB20674 www.rwashburton.co.nz/AHB20674 Cindy Hayward 0273 897 955 03 307 8317 cindy.hayward@raywhite.com LICENSED (REAA 2008)

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Just a short stroll to the local shops.

Spacious three double bedroom plus sunroom home.

Open plan sunny kitchen/dining with large separate lounge room.

New log burner (wet back), heat pump plus HRV system.

Double garage and adjoining workshop ideal for the handyman.

Many recent improvements, whole house painted and wallpapered, new carpet, new roof on house and garage.

Fruit trees and raised garden beds for the home gardener on a large 1012m2 section.

This home is ready for your family to enjoy

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It's all blue and white A mid-century home on the edge of the Californian desert used a perfectly balanced mix of serene blues, tactile glass and pristine whites to create a cooling, relaxing retreat from hot desert winds.

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Colour inspiration came from the blue skies of the surrounding desert with key fixtures such as glass basins and contemporary styled cast iron bath coming from Kohler.

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The unique texture of Kohler’s Nature’s Chemistry spun glass basins is the perfect complement to the sleek, hard surfaces – there are a number in the range, including the Kallos multi-faceted under bench design and the beautifully crafted cast glass Antilia Wading Pool model.

The Reve cast iron bath is a refreshing contemporary take on the traditional freestanding bath – its modernist design incorporates geometric faceted lines, wider back ledge for storage of bathing products and elevated plinth to increase the architectural statement of the piece.

Wallmount tapware contributes to the clean, uncluttered aesthetic and Kohler’s Purist and Stillness collections provide perfectly balanced, simply designed options.

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November real estate statistics Strong November puts bounce back in Spring.

representing 22.4% of all sales, and a reduction of 54 on the number of dwellings sold by auction in November 2013, although November 2014 was the • 3rd highest month for dwellings sold by auction, while November 2013 was the 2nd highest month. For the 12 months • to November 2014 the percentage of homes sold by auction was lower than the 12 months to October 2014 at 18.5%, Manawatu/Wanganui recorded the with 13,547 homes sold by auction largest percentage increase in median in the year ending November 2014 • price compared to November 2013, with compared to 16,421 for the year ending an 11.7% increase, followed by Hawkes November 2013.

Bay with an 10.3% increase and Central Transactions in Auckland again Otago Lakes with a 9.2% increase. dominated the auction market in Compared to October, Taranaki • November, representing 72.8% of the recorded the largest percentage national total of auction sales. 41.1% of increase in median price, up 10.7%, all dwelling sales in Auckland were by followed by Central Otago Lakes with auction in November 2014, compared to a 7.0% increase and Waikato/Bay of 44.5% of all dwelling sales in Auckland Plenty with a 5.3% increase.

• 1,664 dwelling sold by auction in REINZ data shows there were 7,416 in November 2013. Sales by auction in November, representing the third The REINZ Stratified Housing Price unconditional residential sales in Waikato/Bay Of Plenty accounted for highest number of dwellings sold by Index, which adjusts for some of the November, a 12.2% increase on sales 7.8% of the national total, Canterbury/ auction variations in the mix that can impact on recorded for October, and a 6.5% rise Westland accounted for 11.4% of the the median price, is 6.0% higher than from November 2013. Typically, sales REINZ, the most up to date source national total, and all other regions November 2013, at 4,118.7. The Auckland in November are higher than October, of real estate data in New Zealand, combined accounted for the remaining Index has risen 9.4% compared to being the third busiest month of the announced today that there were November 2013, with the Christchurch year behind March and May. On a 7,416 dwelling sales inthe month of FURTHER DATA seasonally adjusted basis the number of Index up 9.2% and the Wellington Index November, up 6.5% on November 2013 Across New Zealand the total value of down 1.6%. and up 12.2% compared to October. The sales was up 11.2% on October and up residential sales, including sections was national median price was $455,750 for 12.3% compared to November 2013.

DAYS TO SELL $4.254 billion in November, compared the month of November, an increase 10 regions recorded an increase in to $3.578 billion in October, and $3.740 of $30,750 or 7.2% compared to Dwellings took 34 days to sell in sales volume compared to October billion in November 2013. For the 12 November 2013, and an increase of November, the same as October. with Auckland recording the largest months ended November 2014 the total $25,750 or 6.0% from October 2014.

Compared to November 2013, the percentage increase of 19.9%, followed value of residential sales was $39.421 median number of days to sell was

by Otago with 17.6% and Waikato/ Real Estate Institute of New billion. three days longer. Three regions saw Bay of Plenty with 13.8%. Compared to Zealand (REINZ) Chief Executive There were 119 fewer (-3.8%) an improvement in the number of days November 2013 10 regions recorded Helen O’Sullivan says, “The November sales under $400,000 in November to sell between November 2013 and a increase in sales volume with Otago data shows there was an element of 2014 compared to November 2013, buoyancy returning to parts of the real recording the largest increase of 24.9%, November 2014, with Otago recording compared to an increase of 808 sales an improvement of five days and followed by Waikato/Bay of Plenty estate market with new record median Southland an improvement of four days. (+12.2%) for all price brackets between with an increase of 14.3% and Nelson/ prices at the national level, along Marlborough with an increase of 13.6%. Auckland saw its number of days to sell the two periods. with regional records for Auckland, ease by one day.

Wellington, Canterbury/Westland PRICES REINZ STRATIFIED MEDIAN and Waikato/Bay of Plenty; the four For the month of November, HOUSING PRICE INDEX largest markets representing 78% of The national median house price rose Canterbury/Westland and Otago all sales in November. Sales volumes The REINZ Housing Price Index $25,750 (+6.0%) to $455,750 compared recorded the shortest days to sell at 29 have also picked up in many regions, rose 3.3% compared with October days, followed by Auckland at 31 days to October. Compared to November with the strongest surge in activity in to sit at 4,118.7. Auckland rose and Wellington at 32 days. Northland 2013 the national median house price Waitakere City in the Auckland region.

2.5%, Christchurch rose 3.5%, and recorded the longest number of days increased by $30,750 (+7.2%), with 11 Commentary from around the regions Wellington rose 0.3%. For the month of to sell at 56 days, followed by Hawkes regions recording an increase in the suggests that the ‘top end’ of a number median price. On a seasonally adjusted Bay at 55 days and Central Otago Lakes November, the New Zealand, Auckland, of regional markets are performing well, basis the national median house price Christchurch and Other North Island at 52 days. Over the past 10 years the with the middle and lower ends doing indices all hit new record highs. For the median days to sell for the month of rose 3.0% compared with October and less well.”

November has averaged 34 days across 12 months to November the Auckland 7.0% compared to November 2013. the scale are seeing much lower price growth (under 4%) and flat to declining sales volumes. Further, on a seasonally adjusted basis the median house price 7,416 dwellings sold in November has increased by 3% over October, 2014, up 12.2% on October and up compared to 6% for the raw data. For 6.5% on November 2013 Auckland the difference is even more National median price of $455,750, up marked, with a seasonally adjusted $25,750 on October and up $30,750 increase of just 1.3% compared to 4.6% on November 2013 to set a new for the raw data.” record median “This suggests that the top end of Auckland median price reached the market is driving the overall rise a new record of $670,000, with in the national and some regional Waikato/Bay of Plenty, Wellington median prices, while those dwellings in and Canterbury/Westland also setting the lower deciles are seeing less price new record medians growth and a lack of buyer capacity Days to sell remained steady at 34 which may be related to the LVR days compared to October, and eased restrictions currently in place.” three days compared to November SALES VOLUMES 2013

“Closer investigation of November’s data shows that dwellings being sold for more than $1 million are seeing the strongest increase in price growth (+10%), along with an increasing share of sales, while those at the other end of

Auckland and Canterbury continue to account for the lion’s share of the movement, with 64% of the increase in the national median price compared to November last year occurring in

Auckland, with Canterbury/Westland contributing 12% of the increase and Waikato/Bay of Plenty contributing 10%. Together these three regions accounted for 86% of the increase in the median price between November 2013 and November 2014, with the remaining nine regions contributing 14% of the increase in the median price.

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$10 entry, under 18 FREE First race starts at 12.10pm Pack a picnic for a fantastic day out at the Boxing Day Races!

FREE pony rides, bouncy castle and balloon man. Heaps of other family entertainment PLUS - place your losing $5 bet in the barrels on course to win a luxurious night for two at the Pavilion Hotel, Christchurch.

Community Events Mid Canterbury Choir - today at 12.15pm & 5.15pm Christmas Concert with guest Olivia Brown St Andrews Presbyterian Church, Havelock Street All welcome. $5 each

Farmers Market - Saturday, Dec 20 North end of West Street car park from 9.00am until 12.30pm

MSA New Year's Eve Celebrations The atmosphere throughout the This year will be Les Donaldson’s night is so exciting with the build up 9th New Year’s Eve at the MSA to 12 midnight.

- every one has been a night to remember, with people occasionally, Keeping with tradition, after a throughout the year, commenting quick speech by the president, 'they’ll be back for the next one'. around 11.50 everybody forms a huge circle in both bars and around I think playing such a variety of 500 poppers are handed out to music from today’s hits to classic everyone, the countdown begins rock and everything in between is and on the knocker of 12 there’s what’s kept me there this long. a massive crackle and a heap of This year is no exception with smoke. the addition of Doug Blakie, from After singing Auld Lang Syne the Timaru, on drums. It’s a tight unit with Liam Kennedy-Clark on guitar/ party continues into the small hours. vocals and Les on bass and vocals.

With all this going on, the great Liam will have copies of his debut staff and a friendly atmosphere, it’s album ‘The Road Out’ which entered a night to remember and not to be the official NZ top 10 for sale on the missed!! night.

Local fare, grown or made locally. Come along and support your local community. Hot food also available.

The Lemacon Christmas Lights List...

ASHBURTON Clock Tower Regent Cinema (front window) 102 Chalmers Avenue 30 Milton Road South 53 Wakanui Road 14 Porter Street Magnolia Drive 50 & 52 Brucefield Avenue 62 Wills Street 29 Wills Street 21 b Oak Grove 12 Cavendish Street Middle Road (near Cavendish St) 14 Clark Street Farm Road

TINWALD 64 Grove Street 35 Catherine Street George Street 86 & 88 Melcombe Street 32 Nixon Street 11 Tarbottons Street 39 Buckleys Terrace

Clockwise, from top: Les Donaldson, Liam Kennedy-Clark, Doug Blaikie

METHVEN 2 & 4 Camrose Avenue 143 Hobbs Road

Friday

interactive fun for all ages. Main Street, Methven.

12.15pm MID CANTERBURY CHOIR CHRISTMAS CONCERT. With guest Olivia Brown. All welcome. $5 admission. St Andrews Presbyterian Church, Havelock Street.

1.00pm - 3.00pm ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSEUM. Classic aircraft on display. Ashburton Airport, Seafield Road.

1.00pm - 4.00pm ASHBURTON DISTRICT FAMILY HISTORY GROUP. Open for research, all welcome. Upstairs in the Old Polytech building, 254 Cameron Street.

1.30pm R.S.A. CARD SECTION. Euchre, Ashburton R.S.A. Cox Street.

5.15pm MID CANTERBURY CHOIR CHRISTMAS CONCERT. With guest Olivia Brown. All welcome. $5 admission. St Andrews Presbyterian Church, Havelock Street.

Saturday

9.30am - ST ANDREWS ANGLICAN CHURCH TINWALD. Community garden working bee and fellowship, each Saturday, weather permitting. Behind the St Andrew’s Anglican Church, 157 Thomson Street, Tinwald.

10.00am - METHVEN HERITAGE CENTRE. New Zealand Alpine and Agriculture Encounter, interactive fun for all ages. Main Street, Methven.

10.00am - 3.00pm - ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSEUM. Classic aircraft on display including DC3.

Ashburton Airport, Seafield Road.

12.45pm - WAIREKA CROQUET CLUB. Association Croquet, singles and doubles.

Waireka Croquet Club, The Domain, Philip Street.

1.30pm - ALLENTON CROQUET CLUB. Association Croquet, club day. Allenton Sports Club, Cavendish Street.

9.00am ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Real women circuit training in hall. 48 Allens Road, Allenton.

9.30am ST ANDREWS ANGLICAN CHURCH TINWALD, Cuppa, activities and laughter. St Andrews hall, Cnr Thomson and Jane Street, Tinwald.

10.00am METHVEN HERITAGE CENTRE. New Zealand Alpine and Agriculture Encounter,

9.00am - 12.30pm - ASHBURTON DISTRICT FARMERS MARKET. Local produce by local producers and hot food!!.

North End West Street car park.

9.00am - 12.30pm - ASHBURTON CRAFT MARKET. West Street.

the MSA Celebrate New Year in style at the MSA from 8 till late!

Wednesday, Dec 31

The Club Orchestra will be performing

this Saturday from 7.30pm

Members, guests and affiliates all welcome.

Courtesy van available.

231 Burnett Street, Ashburton

www.ashburtonclub.co.nz

Ph 308 7149

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211a Wills Street, Ashburton

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Phone 03 307 2010 www. .co.nz

FOR SHOW INFO:

www.ateventcentre.co.nz credit card fees apply

VOUCHERS! what a great gift idea!

Jan 16 & 17

Mid Canterbury Summer Singing School 2015- Broadway and Beyond A night to be remembered, showcasing the wonderful young talent in our community.

All tickets $25

Now selling these 2015 shows: • The Buddy Holly Story • Foster and Allen • Swan Lake Ballet & Sleeping Beauty Ballets • Neil Diamond Dunedin Concert (Oct 2015)

Speights for Christmas

Log off. Lime In. Corona Sundays. . .

Luke Glendining playing live Sunday 1-4pm.

Giveaways and specials

Please phone us on 03 308 5980

Open Homes

Property GUARDIAN

Saturday

ASHBURTON 30 Oxford Street 17a Oxford Street 8 Willow Street 161A William Street 21 River Terrace

10:00AM - 10:30AM 10:30AM - 11:00AM 10:45AM - 11:15AM 11:00AM - 11:30AM 11:30AM - 12 noon

TINWALD 14 Graham Street 82 Tarbottons Road 39a Thomson Street

10:00AM - 10:30AM 10:00AM - 10:30AM 11:15AM - 12 noon

Saturday ASHBURTON 15 Geoff Geering Drive 2/216 Walnut Avenue 291 Cameron Street 298 Moore Street 84 Middle Road 88 Middle Road 21 Kelvin Crescent

10:00AM - 10:30AM 10:00AM - 10:30AM 10:45AM - 11:15AM 11:30AM - 12 noon 12:15PM - 12:45PM 1:00PM - 1:30PM 1:45PM - 2:15PM

TINWALD 70A Tarbottons Road 16 Johnstone Street

10:00AM - 10:30AM 2:30PM - 3:00PM

Saturday ASHBURTON 23 Davidson Street 18 Harrison Street 23 Brucefield Avenue 7 Goldrich Avenue 113 Walnut Avenue 24 Reighton Drive 25 Mitchell Place 126 Chalmers Avenue 96a Creek Road 16 Falcon Drive 2/44 Peter Street 10 Tuarangi Road 138 Alford Forest Rd, 9 Avalon Grove 12 Miller Avenue 5 Havelock Street

10:00AM - 10:30AM 10:15AM - 10:45AM 10:45AM - 11:15AM 11:00AM - 11:30AM 11:00AM - 11:30AM CANCELLED 11:30AM - 12 noon 11:45AM - 12:15PM 12 noon - 12:30PM 12 noon - 12:30PM 12:15PM - 12:45PM 12:30PM - 1:00PM 1:00PM - 1:30PM 1:15PM - 1:45PM 1:45PM - 2:15PM 2:00PM - 2:30PM

TINWALD 79 Harland Street 28 Graham Street

10:00AM - 10:30AM 11:00AM - 11:30AM

LAKE HOOD 21 Torbay Avenue

1:00PM - 1:45PM

Sunday

Ashburton

ASHBURTON 71 Elizabeth Street

12 noon - 12:30PM

LAKE HOOD 27 Ludlow Drive

1:00PM - 1:30PM

RAKAIA 95 Elizabeth Avenue 23 Elizabeth Avenue

12 noon - 12:30PM 12:45PM - 1:00PM

Saturday

Tinwald

ANAMA 33 Hekeao Road

10:30AM - 12 noon

Rakaia

WARRANTY